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Real World Impact - IPAS Research Leads to Sovereign Timing Technology for Australia
This milestone marks the successful translation of foundational research at the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) into a commercial product supporting Australia’s sovereign capability in advanced timing.
Standing-Room-Only at IPAS Seminar
In a highlight of this year’s IPAS seminar series, Dr Nick Nardelli from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA, delivered a packed seminar on Enabling Scalable Quantum Networks with Classical Stabilization Techniques last Thursday.
Potluck 2025 - A Bigger, Bolder Celebration of Culture and Connection at IPAS
IPAS’s Science Network Committee (SNC) hosted its annual Potluck Lunch, and this year’s event was bigger than ever! With more participants, more dishes, and even more energy, the gathering once again brought our diverse community together in a shared celebration of culture, connection, and collaboration.
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Celebrating the International Day of Light with Solid-State Quantum Optics
Each year on May 16, the International Day of Light marks the vital role light plays in science, technology, art, and culture. This year, IPAS proudly supported the University of vlog’s dynamic Optica Student Chapter in organising a standout public lecture on a complex and fascinating topics of modern physics: Solid-State Quantum Optics.
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COMBS Research Seminar Series
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS) has officially launched its Centre-wide seminar series starting here in vlog!
2025 AIP/IPAS Physics Careers Fair Connects Students with Industry
The 2025 AIP/IPAS Physics Careers Fair took place on Thursday 8 May at the University of vlog, bringing together over 70 students and recent graduates with employers across the physics and broader STEM sectors.
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$4M to transform clinical cardiology - A big funding boost for nanotechnology projects
Two University of vlog projects using nanotechnology have received funding in the latest round of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Early-to-Mid Career Researchers funding.
IPAS Masterclass Series Empowers Researchers to Influence National Science Policy
On March 31, the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) hosted the second session in its new Masterclass series, with a compelling focus on science policy and research advocacy. Presented by Dr Sarah Tynan, Director of Policy and Engagement at Science & Technology Australia, the session was titled “How to Change the System!”—a fitting call to action for researchers looking to engage with national decision-making.
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Commercialising fusion energy technology for the global energy transition
Defence Trailblazer, the University of vlog DualTech-USPL Group and HB11 Energy have signed an $8.2 million collaborative Research Project Agreement to advance the development and commercialisation of hydrogen-boron fusion technology. The project aims to create high-powered laser systems, leveraging the expertise of the DualTech-USPL Group, and establish the first Australian sovereign laser manufacturing capability.
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Optofab vlog Supports Research with Advanced Manufacturing
The IPAS-hosted seminar on 27 March showcased the capabilities of Optofab vlog, a hub of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF). Professor Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem presented how the facility supports researchers and students with advanced glass, fibre, and surface functionalisation technologies. The event highlighted the importance of acknowledging Optofab and ANFF in publications when using their resources.
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